VE Day 80th Anniversary: Royals Honor WWII Veterans | JQJO

King Charles and Prince William led commemorations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Britain, laying wreaths at Westminster Abbey alongside WWII veterans. A thanksgiving service and two-minute silence honored the Allied victory. The anniversary, coinciding with the war in Ukraine, saw parallel events in France and Germany, while Russia held its own celebrations. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the victory as one of 'good over evil,' contrasting with Russian President Vladimir Putin's framing of the current conflict. This year's events are likely among the last with significant living veteran participation.